{
  "id": 1526433,
  "title": "Tom Brady unloads on NFL stars skipping preseason and has receipts to back it up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/tom-brady-unloads-on-nfl-stars-skipping-preseason-and-has-receipts-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:27:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tom-brady-unloads-nfl-stars-172712473.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tom Brady, renowned for his illustrious career as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, has recently voiced his disapproval of current players' approach to the 2026 NFL preseason. As a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, his stance on the matter carries significant weight. With his reputation as a seven-time Super Bowl champion, Brady's opinion in this regard is undoubtedly noteworthy.\n\nHowever, Brady's recent Instagram story surpasses mere criticism. It stands as a compelling rebuttal, substantiated by concrete evidence. In the post, Brady expressed his disdain for players who are \"looking for easy ways out these days.\" This assertion was supported by a video clip from a preseason game, where Brady can be seen throwing a touchdown pass to Randy Moss. The article, originally published on For The Win, highlights the NFL legend's strong words and the supporting footage that back up his claim.",
  "summary": "Tom Brady took to Instagram to blast NFL starters sitting out preseason games, sharing video proof from his own career.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tom Brady calls out NFL players for resting during preseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/tom-brady-calls-out-nfl-players-for-resting-during-preseason",
        "published": "2026-08-17T16:08:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}